The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday warned that bomb threats and bringing deadly weapons into schools could lead to student exclusion, following reports of alleged attacks in several schools nationwide. Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara said, "We need to take these threats seriously because if it is true, we cannot risk continuation of classes," as reported by BusinessWorld.
The statement comes amid a spate of bomb threats and reported incidents involving deadly weapons in educational institutions across the country. DepEd emphasized that ensuring the safety of students and staff remains a top priority, and that any credible threat will be met with appropriate disciplinary measures, including possible exclusion of students involved.
The department did not provide specific details on the nature of the threats or the number of schools affected, but urged schools to coordinate with local law enforcement agencies. DepEd also reminded the public that making false bomb threats or bringing deadly weapons to school premises is a serious offense with legal consequences.